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FGDP(UK) sceptical about combining healthcare regulation into one super regulator
FGDP(UK) says it is sceptical about Government proposals to join all UK health regulators into one ‘super regulator’. The Faculty…
Dentistry
Dental patients can’t get appointments due to Government ‘cuts on the sly’
Spending on dental care has dropped in real terms by £7.50 per head in England over the last decade. That’s…
Dentistry
You could not make this up
With the news Jeremy Hunt will now create an NHS workforce plan, Alun Rees questions what he’s been doing up…
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Great minds think alike
The arrogance and self-delusion of NHS procurement staff is costing NHS trusts more money, Kevin Lewis argues. August can be…
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Freeze on foundation dentist trainers’ pay an act of ‘self-harm’
The Government has confirmed a 1% pay increase for foundation dentists and a 1.14% uplift for general dental practitioners. Along with…
Dentistry
NHS accused of wasting money
If Professor Tim Briggs took a closer look at NHS dentistry what would he find, Michael Watson questions. A report…
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Healthcare unions angry at failure to deal with NHS pay cap
Healthcare unions have expressed their anger and disappointment at the Government’s failure to deal with the public sector pay cap.…
Dentistry
Healthcare regulation changes kicked into the long grass
Theresa May and the Government have failed to pledge reforms on healthcare regulation in the 2017-19 legislative programme. Despite promises in…
Dentistry
GDC explains why it is Shifting the balance
With Ian Brack almost finishing his first year as chief executive of the GDC, Seb Evans went to speak to…
Dentistry
More than half of dentists would prefer one ‘super-watchdog’ health regulator
Would a super-watchdog regulator really benefit dentistry, Seb Evans questions. With Jeremy Hunt considering combining all nine health regulators into…
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BDA seeking profession’s thoughts on regulation
The BDA is seeking the profession’s thoughts on what it wants from regulation to guide the BDA’s engagement with Health Ministers…
Dentistry
Are politicians accountable anymore?
Ministers should stop shifting the blame to the NHS, Michael Watson says. A blog from Nicholas Timmins caught my eye…
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Jeremy Hunt to consider creating one ‘super-watchdog’ health regulator
Jeremy Hunt is considering merging all nine health regulatory bodies into one ‘super-watchdog’, new reports have claimed. The Health Secretary…
Dentistry
Dementia Friendly Dentistry programme wins award
NHS England’s Dementia Friendly Dentistry programme has been awarded Dementia Friendly Partnership of the Year. The programme, which brought together…
Dentistry
Government’s track record on self sufficiency ‘doesn’t inspire confidence’
The British Dental Association (BDA) has slammed the government on its commitment for ‘self sufficiency’ within the NHS. Health Secretary…
Dentistry
Government reshuffle means ‘no excuse for unfinished business’
The BDA has said there’s ‘no excuse for unfinished business’ with the appointment of Jeremy Hunt as Secretary of State…
Dentistry
BDA welcomes breakthrough in junior doctors contract row
The BDA has welcomed news of a provisional agreement between junior doctors and Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt. Dentists employed in hospitals on…
Young Dentist
The blame game
Kevin Lewis uses the BDIA’s warnings over buying cheap dental equipment to warn the NHS about continuing to drive down…
Dentistry
Government announces a 5% hike in NHS dental charges
Jeremy Hunt was accused of sneaking out an inflation-busting hike in dental charges when MPs backs were turned. Fees will…
Dentistry